Finding the Third Proportional to 541 and 693.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541 and 693.50 is: 888.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541 : 693.50 = 693.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541/693.50 = 693.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541x = 693.50 × 693.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541x = 480,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,942.25/541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888.99
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